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rationalize

/'ræʃə,nəlaɪz/

Synonyms of rationalize Antonyms of rationalize Examples of rationalize Usage of rationalize Parts of rationalize Definition that contains rationalize Words sounding like rationalize Explanation of rationalize

verb
weed out unwanted or unnecessary things
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cut prune rationalise

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get rid of extinguish eliminate do away with
verb
think rationally; employ logic or reason
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"When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize"

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rationalise

type of:
think cogitate cerebrate
verb
structure and run according to rational or scientific principles in order to achieve desired results
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"We rationalized the factory's production and raised profits"

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rationalise

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organise organize
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defend, explain, clear away, or make excuses for by reasoning
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"rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior" "he rationalized his lack of success"

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apologise apologize excuse rationalise

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support fend for defend
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remove irrational quantities from
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"This function can be rationalized"

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rationalise

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modify change alter

Examples of rationalize

"When one wonders why one is doing certain things, one should rationalize"
"We rationalized the factory's production and raised profits"
"rationalize the child's seemingly crazy behavior"
"he rationalized his lack of success"
"This function can be rationalized"